War Horse
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A mid 19th century bronze sculpture of a tethered military horse by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910). Excellent rich brown patination. The saddle cloth is marked with a cipher of a flame above a sphere and is possibly from the regiment of engineers. Signed 'FREMIET' to base and numbered one to front of harness.
Literature: Christopher Payne 'Animals in Bronze' Page 296, H60.
Dimensions: H 30cm W 30cm D 9cm
Origin: French
Date: Circa 1860
Item Number: 2308211